A POLICEMAN was relieved from his post following a viral video showing him using his service firearm to start a boat race during the town’s fiesta celebration in Northern Samar.
Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesperson Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo said aside from the policeman, the chief of police of Lavezares, Northern Samar was also sacked.
In a special order signed by Northern Samar Police Provincial Office Director, Col. Sonnie Omengan dated Aug. 24, police Master Sergeant Jimmy Florano was reassigned to the Provincial Headquarters, Personnel Holding and Accounting Unit following the incident.
Meanwhile, the Philippine National Police (PNP) stressed that firearms are issued strictly for legitimate law enforcement operations and must never be used for ceremonial, symbolic, or non-operational purposes without explicit clearance and proper authority.
